The Asus MX259 has a response time of 5ms, whereas the DELL P2416D is an 8ms response time PC monitor (3ms slower).
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The response time on a PC monitor is a measure of how quickly the monitor reacts to image data sent by the computer's graphics card. Fast response times are particularly important for gamers, who should ideally look for a response time of 8 milliseconds or less.

A faster (shorter) response time is better because fast moving graphics will appear smoother and the gaming experience will feel more responsive.

One more HDMI port
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The number of HDMI ports on the Asus MX259 is two, but the DELL P2416D only has one HDMI port.

Built-in speaker
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The Asus MX259 has a built-in speaker, but the DELL P2416D does not have a built-in speaker.
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Built in speakers allow you to output sound through the monitor without any need for external speakers.

With built in speakers you can use the monitor like a TV for watch videos to listening to music.

£1.83 cheaper to run

Over five years the Asus MX259 is £1.83 cheaper to run than the DELL P2416D.
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Reasons Against

The Asus MX259 has a weight of 4.3kg, but the DELL P2416D is a 3.6kg weight PC monitor (720g lighter).

More expensive by £26

The Asus MX259 is £25.52 more expensive than the DELL P2416D.

Not as many stockists

The Asus MX259 is only stocked by 23 sellers, however the DELL P2416D is stocked by 27 sellers.
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Fewer numbers of shops reduces the chances of the product remaining in stock and also reduces the price competition amongst retailers for this PC monitor.

Older by four months

The Asus MX259 is four months older than the DELL P2416D.

Less popular

The Asus MX259 is a less popular choice amongst buyers. It ranks No. 34260 by number of sales in our PC monitors, but the DELL P2416D ranks No. 33234.

User review Rating is slightly Worse

The Asus MX259 has an average user score of 90%, but the DELL P2416D has an average user rating of 94% (based on 33 reviews).

6 Reasons Against

A little smaller screen size
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The DELL P2416D has a screen size of 23.75", however the Asus MX259 is a 25" PC monitor (1.25" bigger).
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The display diagonal is a measure of the size of the monitor. It is measured from one corner of the screen to the diagonally opposite corner of the screen.

A bigger display diagonal means that the screen will be larger and better for displaying lots of content or for seeing the detail in photos and videos.

3.17cm smaller display diagonal
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The DELL P2416D has a display diagonal of 60.33cm, however the Asus MX259 is a 63.5cm display diagonal PC monitor (3.17cm bigger).

Slower response time
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The DELL P2416D is an 8ms response time PC monitor. That's 3ms slower than the Asus MX259 (8ms).
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The response time on a PC monitor is a measure of how quickly the monitor reacts to image data sent by the computer's graphics card. Fast response times are particularly important for gamers, who should ideally look for a response time of 8 milliseconds or less.

A faster (shorter) response time is better because fast moving graphics will appear smoother and the gaming experience will feel more responsive.

Only one HDMI port
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The DELL P2416D has one HDMI port, however the Asus MX259 only has two HDMI ports.

Does not have a built-in speaker
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The DELL P2416D does not have a built-in speaker, but the Asus MX259 does.
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Built in speakers allow you to output sound through the monitor without any need for external speakers.

With built in speakers you can use the monitor like a TV for watch videos to listening to music.

3% higher running costs over five years

Over five years the running costs of the DELL P2416D are £57.91 which is £1.83 more than the Asus MX259. Show assumptions.